Comments - Terrific kabuki scene of a commoner standing atop a sign, confronted by beauties holding swords on either side of him. The wooden placard has trapped the blades beneath his feet, and he frowns as he eyes one of the women, a string of prayer beads dangling from his ear, a practice thought to curb temper. Both women look up at him, smiling slyly, each holding a blue cloth in her outstretched hand. Softly shaded blue curtains fill the background, patterned with diagonal rows of white swirls. An intriguing subject, nicely detailed.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13" x 29 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Stitching holes at one side of each panel, a few wormholes, repaired. Slight soiling and rubbing, a few creases. Please see photos for details.